Compare And Contrast Kinesthetic Learning Style

A learning style is something that everyone in the world processes in a different way. Each person has their very own specialized learning style that is indigenous to them. Basically, there are three main learning styles: visual, auditory, and kinesthetic. Each learning style has common characteristics that describe what each learning style is and does. The visual learning style uses visual objects such as charts, pictures, graphs, and just overall seeing information. When your learning style is visual, you learn by watching other people and reading their body language; which means you also have a good perception of aesthetics. People who are visual learners are able to memorize and recall different types of information any time that they want. Once a visual writer has written something down, it is unlikely that they will forget it! An advantage that a visual learner has, is the ability to learn more by watching when they listen to lectures. If you are a visual learner, there are a few tips that should help you learn more. When taking notes, it will be more helpful to you to turn the notes into pictures, charts, or maps that are easier for you to understand. Also, make sure to avoid distractions such as windows and doorways. You should always try to learn

the big picture first, and then focus on the details. Another thing to do would be to make mind and concept maps instead of outlines. A helpful tip for learners with the visual learning style would be to color code parts of the new concepts in your notes. The final tip is to use flash cards when trying to study vocabulary. Just remember, it's all about seeing!
The second learning style is auditory; you learn and retain information by speaking and listening. A auditory learner often prefers to be told how to do things and then told the main points out loud to help with memorization. An advantage that someone with this learning style would have is the ability to notice different aspects of speaking, which gives the learner a deeper understanding of lectures. Auditory learners are also often talented in musical instruments and can actually concentrate better with music playing in the background. So if you see a student with earbuds in while doing work, they are probably an auditory learner! Some tips that can be followed is to record lectures and then listen to them later when studying. Also, make sure to repeat material out loud so you may retain the information better. It is also better for auditory learners to work in groups and to discuss the material together, and when reading, read the book aloud. When it comes to the auditory learning style, it is all about listening.
The third learning style type is kinesthetic.

People who have the kinesthetic learning style often like to use a hands-on approach to learn new material. These people are generally good in math and science, and prefer to demonstrate how to solve problems rather than explain them out loud. They also like to work in groups more than others, rather than work on their own. Some tips for kinesthetic learners include taking study breaks often, and to learn new material while doing something active like read a book while doing laundry, or eating. It is more beneficial to the kinesthetic learner if they take classes at school with instructors that encourage demonstrations and fieldwork rather than book work and

reading.
There are multiple models made by scientist for learning styles. For example, Walter Burke Barbe and his colleagues came up with three learning modalities that go by the acronym VAK. Obviously, V stands for visualizing modality, A for auditory modality, and K for kinesthetic modality. Barbe and his colleagues reported hat learning modality can occur on their own, or in the combination of other modality. So for example, a person can be both a visual learner and a auditory learner, but not a kinesthetic learner; so on and so forth. Learning styles can also change over time and adapt with age. Barbe and his colleagues also made an important note that stated that learning style modality has nothing to do with the preferences of that person. They are two completely different things.
Another model made by scientists would be the Peter Honey and Alan Mumford model. Their learning styles are called activist, reflector, theorist, and pragmatist. To achieve these results, hey renamed the stages in the learning cycles according with managerial experiences. They then aligned the stages. These four learning styles are adaptable, either by choice or changed by different circumstances. They are not fixed personality characteristics.